How did the articles of confederation create a weak central government?

As a result of the work of the house un-american activities committee, hundreds of people were

What was one of the main accomplishments of louis ix? a) he was made a saint after his death b) he eliminated trials by jury. c) he called the first french parliament. d) he ended the taxation system.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?